Policy Updates
Ontario planning and development policy changes affecting the approval process.
Toronto Foundation Drainage Policy: What Changes October 1, 2026
Toronto's revised Foundation Drainage Policy, effective October 1, 2026, allows groundwater discharge to storm sewers under specific conditions — potentially saving mid-rise developers $1M–$3M in servicing costs.
Site Plan Approval in Ontario: What the 2026 Changes Actually Mean
Projects up to 10 residential units now bypass Site Plan Approval in Ontario — but the technical engineering requirements remain. Here's what that means in practice.
Ontario Rental Housing Incentives in 2026: What Developers Should Know
The HST rebate, DC reductions, and CMHC financing programs have changed the economics of purpose-built rental in Ontario. Here's what the incentives actually require.
Bill 98 and the Building Homes Act: What Developers Need to Know
Bill 98's faster approval timelines are welcome — but the servicing constraints that cause most real-world delays are unchanged. Here's what that means for your project.
Ontario Cuts Development Charges: What Developers Need to Understand
Ontario's Development Charge reductions of up to 50% improve project economics significantly — but the technical engineering requirements that drive approval timelines are unchanged.